The Dog House Megaways 1000 – What Is This Slot?
The Dog House Megaways 1000 by Pragmatic Play will be released on 13 July 2026. The game features medium volatility and pays out on a 6-reel Megaways grid with up to 7 symbols on each reel, offering players up to 117,649 ways to win. Set in a suburban backyard the game features pugs, rottweilers, poodles and dachshunds as well as a bluebird perching on the roof of the dog house.
The major change with Dog House Megaways 1000 is the winning wild symbols and their multipliers. The winning wilds only appear on the middle reels of the game and can pay out 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 25x, 100x or 1000x when they land. If multiple wild symbols win on a line they will multiply each others payout amounts. The bonus round allows for players to select between sticky or random wilds in the bonus round as well as two other bonus rounds that award wins on every spin while playing the game.
How to Play The Dog House Megaways 1000
The game pays out for winning symbols from left to right on the screen. The first reel is home to the highest paying symbols, but each reel has a changing height which alters the number of ways players can win on each spin. The number of ways players can win on each spin is displayed on screen under the Megaways count.
- Set the total bet using the plus and minus controls. The minimum is $0.20 and the maximum is $240 in normal play, or $720 with the 3x Ante Bet switched on. The Special Bets menu also holds two Super Spin modes at 20x and 500x the stake with guaranteed wilds on every spin.
- Press Spin to play a round. Ways wins pay left to right across the shifting reel heights, and doghouse wilds on reels 2 to 5 substitute for everything except the bonus, super bonus and sticky wild symbols.
- Watch the wild multipliers: every wild can carry 1x up to 1000x, and when two or more wilds sit in the same winning combination their values multiply each other - a 10x and a 25x wild in one win multiply the payout by 250x.
- Land 3 to 6 bonus symbols for 7 to 20 free spins and choose Sticky Wilds or Random Wilds. Include at least one super bonus paw in the trigger and the round upgrades to a Super Bonus tier where wilds rain on every spin.
Bonus Features
Multiplying Wild Multipliers
The Dog House Megaways 1000 features wild symbols that only appear on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5. These wild symbols can pay out 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 25x, 100x or 1000x. The multipliers for the winning wild symbols will multiply each other's amount if there are more than one winning wild on the same winning line.
Sticky Wilds Free Spins
One of the two bonus features awards wild symbols that feature random multipliers between 1x and 1000x for winning lines and they will remain on the reels for the rest of that round. Each reel will be at least as high as the number of wilds that are on the reels and winning.
Random Wilds Free Spins
The other bonus feature awards up to 6 wild symbols of any size on every free spin. These bonus free spins are more volatile than the sticky wild symbols bonus as there is a chance that more than a few wild symbols with multipliers appear on the screen for the same winning line.
Two Super Bonus Tiers
To activate the bonus rounds one of the winning combinations must contain at least one super bonus and one bonus paw to award the first bonus round. This bonus round awards random wild and sticky wild symbols on the middle reels for every spin. If the winning combination contains 3 to 6 super bonus paws it will activate the All Super Bonus Free Spins which guarantees that any wild symbol of any size that wins will stay on the screen for the rest of that round.
Super Spins & Ante Bet
Super Spin 1 awards 20x multipliers on the game stake and guarantees at least 2 wild symbols in random positions on every spin. Super Spin 2 offers 500x the stake and guarantees at least 3 wild symbols on every spin. One of the wilds has a minimum 25x multiplier. The 3x Ante Bet feature allows the player to make the bonus round more likely to trigger randomly.
Free Spins – Four Rungs of the Same Ladder
By landing 3, 4, 5 or 6 bonus symbols the player will trigger the free spins feature to award 7, 12, 15 or 20 free spins. The player will choose between sticky and random wilds in these free spins. When the player lands at least one super bonus paw and one bonus symbol in the first round they will be awarded one of the bonus feature free spin rounds that will continue until the player reaches the number of wins awarded in the feature. If the player lands only super bonus symbols they will be awarded the All Super Bonus Free Spins round which will continue until the number of wins set for the player. None of the bonus modes can be retriggered.
In sticky wild mode the reels may change size during the bonus round, but each reel will be at least as high as the number of wilds on that reel. So the player cannot win a round where they have 4 wilds on reel 1 and the reel size for that reel becomes 3 on a free spin.
Bonus Game at a Glance
| Mode | Trigger | Spins | Wild Behaviour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticky Wilds | 3-6 bonus paws | 7 / 12 / 15 / 20 | Every sticky wild locks in place with a 1x-1000x multiplier |
| Random Wilds | 3-6 bonus paws | 7 / 12 / 15 / 20 | Up to 6 multiplier wilds added in random positions every spin |
| Super Bonus | 3-6 paws incl. 1+ super bonus & 1+ bonus | By trigger size | Random wilds and sticky wilds hit reels 2-5 every spin |
| All Super Bonus | 3-6 super bonus paws | 7 / 12 / 15 / 20 | Every wild of any kind that lands sticks until the round ends |
Bonus Buy & Special Bets
The buy features available include the natural bonuses as well as the two Super Bonus modes which makes this the most expensive game in the Pragmatic Play catalogue.
| Option | Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Buy Free Spins | 100× total bet | Standard free spins with the sticky-or-random choice |
| Super Free Spins 1 | 500× total bet | A round where Super Bonus or All Super Bonus free spins can trigger randomly |
| Super Free Spins 2 | 2500× total bet | Choose your mode: Sticky starts with a guaranteed 25x-minimum sticky wild on spin one; Random guarantees a 25x-minimum wild on every spin |
In the Ante Bet the player places a 3x additional bet on the game to make it 10 times more likely that the bonus features will trigger randomly. This raises the maximum total bet to $720. Super Spin 1 offers 20x the stake and will guarantee at least 2 wild symbols in random positions. It also multiplies the player's stake for every spin of the reels. The same feature is available for Super Spin 2 but at 500x the stake of the player which can reach up to $120,000 per spin. The bonus feature will not trigger while either of these modes are in effect.
Bonus Buy may be restricted or unavailable depending on your jurisdiction and casino operator. Check the in-game settings before play.
RTP & Variance Explained
The game boasts a theoretical RTP of 96.50%. This figure cannot be changed in the game's interface. The Ante Bet, Super Spin modes and the buy options all feature the same RTP as the standard game of 96.50%. A few gaming operators may reduce the RTP of the game to 95.50% or 94.50% therefore players should check the game information to see the RTP before playing for real money.
The game is of medium volatility which means that the wins and payouts can range from low to very high payouts. The base game features wins between 1x and 7.5x for the rottweilers winning on 6 reels. However the volatility increases with the bonus features especially the wild symbols with 1000x multipliers.
| Play Mode | RTP |
|---|---|
| Normal play | 96.50% |
| Ante Bet (3× stake) | 96.50% |
| Super Spin 1 (20× stake) | 96.50% |
| Super Spin 2 (500× stake) | 96.50% |
| Buy Free Spins (100×) | 96.50% |
| Buy Super Free Spins 1 (500×) | 96.50% |
| Buy Super Free Spins 2 (2500×) | 96.50% |
| Reduced (certain casino configurations) | 95.50% / 94.50% |
Our Verdict
✅ Pros
- Multiplying wild multipliers transform a familiar formula - values up to 1000x that compound against each other give this entry the biggest ceiling in the series at 25,000x, on a Medium volatility engine that stays playable between features. The four-mode ladder is elegantly built from just two scatter types, the sticky modes' reel-size guarantee is a genuinely smart Megaways fix, and every single mode, buy and special bet plays at the same flat 96.50% RTP. The franchise polish shows everywhere, from the live Megaways counter to the kennel-window dogs.
❌ Cons
- No free spins mode can be retriggered, so every round lives and dies on its opening trigger size. Wilds are confined to the four middle reels, and most feature rounds resolve on the humble end of the multiplier set, leaving the 1000x wilds as a rare spectacle rather than a regular event. At 2500x, Super Free Spins 2 costs more than most bankrolls should touch, and as the fourth 1000-series release the formula is starting to feel familiar rather than fresh.
The Dog House Megaways 1000 FAQ
The Dog House Megaways 1000 slot game boasts a theoretical RTP of 96.50%. This feature is the same throughout all modes of gameplay. The Ante Bet, Super Spin modes and buy options all have the same RTP as the base game. Some gaming companies might set the RTP to 95.50% or 94.50% for this slot game so players should confirm the RTP before playing for real money.
The maximum winning for Dog House Megaways 1000 is 25,000 times the total bet of the player. This is the highest maximum win in the Dog House series of slots. Should the total win of any bonus rounds reach 25,000 times the stake the bonus will end and the player will be awarded that win.
The doghouse wild symbols appear on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5 only and will substitute for all symbols except for bonus, super bonus and sticky wilds. These wilds will pay out 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 25x, 100x or 1000x if they win. Should there be more than one winning wild in the same pay line the multipliers will multiply each other for a bigger win.
To activate the bonus rounds the player must land 3, 4, 5 or 6 bonus symbols which will award 7, 12, 15 or 20 free spins. The player will have to select the mode for the bonus round prior to the first spin. In the sticky wild mode any wilds won will be stuck to the reels for the rest of that bonus round and each reel size will be at least as tall as the number of wilds on that reel. In random wild mode up to 6 wild symbols of any size with any multipliers will be added to the screen for every bonus spin. Neither mode can be retriggered.
For players to trigger the first bonus round one of the winning combinations must have at least 3 to 6 scatters which include at least one super bonus and one bonus symbol. The bonus round will offer random wild and sticky wild symbols on the middle reels for every spin. Should a player win 3, 4, 5 or 6 super bonus symbols the player will be awarded a round of All Super Bonus Free Spins which will award any wild symbol of any size that wins on a pay line will remain on the screen for the rest of that bonus round.
The Ante Bet costs 3 times the stake for the player and will increase the chance of winning the bonus rounds randomly. It will also increase the total possible bet for the player to $720. Super Spin 1 will multiply the stake by 20x for the player and guarantee at least 2 winning wild symbols in random positions for every spin of the reels. The same feature is available for Super Spin 2 but the stake is 500x the stake of the player which makes the maximum bet for each spin $120,000. The bonus round will not trigger while either of these modes are active.
There are three buy options available for players to purchase to award bonus rounds. The first buy option costs 100x the total bet of the player to award the standard bonus round. The second costs 500x the total stake to award the Super Bonus round which can trigger randomly. Finally the third costs 2500x the total stake for the bonus round. When purchasing this third option players can select between the two modes in the bonus round. If the player chooses sticky wilds it will guarantee a sticky wild with a minimum 25x multiplier. If the player chooses the random mode it will guarantee a wild with a minimum 25x multiplier on every bonus spin. These buy modes may not be available in all jurisdictions where the game is playable.
Yes. The fully functioning demo mode of Dog House Megaways 1000 is available for players to play. To play the demo mode the player does not have to create an account or add money to their account. The bonus modes, winning wilds, spins, Ante Bet, bonus rounds and buy modes will work in the same way in the demo mode as they will when betting real money on the game.